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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.96, 530.83 and 253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.96, 530.83 and 253.74 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.96 : 530.83 = 253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.96/530.83 = 253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.96x = 530.83 × 253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.96x = 134,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,692.80/384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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